Supermicro SYS-242B-NR Server
Brand: Supermicro | Category: Servers
SKU: SUP-SYS242BNR | Part #: SYS-242B-NR | MPN: SYS-242B-NR
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About the Supermicro SYS-242B-NR Server
High-performance computing and AI inference workloads demand dual-socket architecture with PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and the Supermicro SYS-242B-NR delivers both in a space-efficient 2U form factor. Built on Intel's 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors (Sapphire Rapids), this server combines 32 DDR5 DIMM slots with the latest interconnect standard, making it ideal for infrastructure teams tackling large-scale numerical modelling, machine learning inference, and real-time analytics at enterprise scale.
The SYS-242B-NR (part number SUP-SYS242BNR) features dual LGA-4677 sockets, DDR5 ECC registered memory support, and multiple full-length PCIe 5.0 expansion slots for GPU accelerators, NVMe storage, and network adapters. Supermicro's proven BMC firmware and IPMI 2.0 out-of-band management ensure operational visibility across hybrid Linux and Windows Server environments. Redundant power supplies and modular storage backplane options—supporting both NVMe and SAS configurations—simplify deployment and future expansion. IT procurement teams and storage architects will appreciate the flexible I/O layout and native support for VMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise.
Typical Enterprise Deployments
- AI model inference clusters requiring high-bandwidth GPU interconnect and low-latency memory access
- Large-scale OLAP and business intelligence platforms processing multi-terabyte datasets in real time
- High-performance computing environments for scientific simulation and computational fluid dynamics
- Virtualised database and transactional workloads leveraging 32 DDR5 slots for in-memory analytics
- Dense storage and NVMe-backed hyperconverged infrastructure deployments
Contact Omnixon Global to request a formal quotation for the Supermicro SYS-242B-NR and discuss integration with your existing infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Supermicro |
| Category | Servers |
| SKU | SUP-SYS242BNR |
| Part Number | SYS-242B-NR |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SYS-242B-NR |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processor Support | Dual 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) |
| Processor Sockets | 2 x LGA-4677 |
| Memory Slots | 32 x DDR5 DIMM slots |
| Memory Type | DDR5 ECC Registered (RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
| Chipset | Intel C741 |
| Storage Bays | Supports NVMe and SATA/SAS backplane configurations |
| Expansion Slots | Multiple PCIe 5.0 slots (full-length) |
| Out-of-Band Management | IPMI 2.0 with dedicated BMC (Supermicro IPMI) |
| Network Interface | Dedicated IPMI LAN port; onboard LAN via Intel controller |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap power supplies supported |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMware vSphere |
| Compliance | UEFI, ACPI |
| Rack Units | 2U |
Frequently Asked Questions about Supermicro SYS-242B-NR Server
What does the Supermicro SYS-242B-NR Server do?
The Supermicro SYS-242B-NR Server is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. Its 2U form factor fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.
What are the headline specs of the Supermicro SYS-242B-NR Server?
Key specifications for the Supermicro SYS-242B-NR Server: form factor 2U; new condition; form factor 2U; processor support Dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors; max memory Up to 4TB DDR4; drive bays 8 x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA. Manufacturer part number SYS-242B-NR. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.